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    Unique ID Code: 0000067174
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    Added on: 1/12/2004 14:51
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    Once A Thief (UK)

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    Certificate: 15
    Running Time: 104 mins
    Retail Price: £16.99
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    Synopsis:
    Hong Kong action from John Woo. Chow Yun-fat, Leslie Cheung and Cherie Chung star as Joe, Jim and Cherie, three street orphans who, as children, were adopted by Hong Kong underworld kingpin Chow (Kenneth Tsang). Taught to survive by stealing, they are, however, given some moral guidance by a kindly cop who assumes the role of surrogate father after catching them in an act of petty larceny. By the time they have reached adulthood the three friends have established themselves as a team of renowned art thieves, stealing paintings to order...

    Special Features:
    Feature length audio commentary by Hong Kong film expert Bey Logan. Up Close And Personal - interview with director John Woo. Brother In Arms - interview with producer Kenneth Tsang. Walking Through The Shadows - a tribute to Leslie Cheung by Bey Logan. Trailer gallery. Fully animated menus.

    Video Tracks:
    Widescreen Anamorphic 1.78:1

    Audio Tracks:
    Dolby Digital 5.1 English
    Dolby Digital 5.1 Cantonese

    Subtitle Tracks:
    English
    CC: English

    Directed By:
    John Woo

    Written By:

    Starring:
    Kenneth Tsang
    Cherie Chung
    Kong Chu
    Yun-Fat Chow
    Leslie Cheung

    Distributor:
    Hong Kong Legends

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